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Shape Form Function - The Art Science of Industrial Design: Designing Objects That Inspire, Perform, and Endure
Paperback
Technology & EngineeringIndustrial Design
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 20 2025
Pages: 180
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.38 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Unlock the thinking, methods, and creative mastery behind the products that shape our world.
Shape, Form, Function: The Art and Science of Industrial Design is a complete guide for anyone who wants to understand how meaningful products are created. Blending aesthetics, psychology, engineering, and human experience, this book reveals the full journey of industrial design from concept to market.
Across its richly structured chapters, readers discover how designers interpret user needs, shape objects that communicate identity, choose powerful materials, build emotional connections, and create forms that are as beautiful as they are functional. Supported by real examples, design theory, and practical insights, this book is the perfect resource for aspiring designers, university students, creative professionals, and anyone curious about how everyday objects come to life.
If you want to think like a designer, understand the language of products, and create work that is intuitive, innovative, and unforgettable, this book will guide your journey with clarity and depth.
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